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C16 PJR

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

155,133 mi
Last recorded155,133 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 PJR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 155,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

advise corrosion around offside front jacking mount, advise attention

Pass 5 Aug 2024 153,191 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 151,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 147,868 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 147,868 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 142,850 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

plastic under trays fitted and plastic sill covers

Fail 25 Aug 2021 142,850 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

plastic under trays fitted and plastic sill covers

Pass 28 Aug 2020 139,428 miles

Central chip in zone b

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 134,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all rear seats folded down

Fail 27 Aug 2019 134,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all rear seats folded down

Pass 28 Aug 2018 126,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 111,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 26 Aug 2015 105,191 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,424 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on (pads and fluid level o/k)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,894 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,627 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,882 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,149 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,307 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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C16 PJR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C16 PJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C16 PJR registered?

C16 PJR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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